Women's mutual assistance groups of all ten municipalities started the new year with a renewed motivation. During their first meetings, they mainly discussed municipal services, changes, and innovations.

Group members listen attentively to a psychologist, whose advice and individual consultations are particularly helpful.

Digital literacy is important to them – working with social media, familiarization with the Fund “Sukhumi” website https://sosfsokhumi.ge/ and learning how to find the information they need.

In Khobi, the focus was on youth, and in Tskaltubo - on the importance of digital education. In Senaki, new participants were introduced to the results they had achieved together. The meeting in Chokhatauri was particularly interesting – the group participants are members of the folklore ensemble “Taoba” from Gogolesubani, who brightened up the time spent together with dancing and singing.

Most of the groups have shown growth, which is a sign of effective work and success.

The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)

What do the meetings give us? What results have we achieved in 2025? How have our lives changed?

A summary of the annual work was presented at meetings held in Tsalenjikha, Khobi, Kobuleti, and other municipalities. Members of the women's mutual assistance group spoke about the impact of the project work, its results, and positive changes.

The website "Digital Resource Center of Services for Women Surviving Violence" (https://sosfsokhumi.ge/) is important to them, providing women with all the necessary information.

The women actively work from meeting to meeting. New members join the groups, and they look forward to the New Year with renewed mood.

The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)

Mutual assistance groups actively participated in the international campaign "16 Active Days against Gender – based Violence." The leader of Zugdidi group held an informational meeting with the public. Meetings were held in Khobi and other municipalities, and informational materials prepared by our organization were distributed.

Participants discussed the importance of the campaign, violence prevention, and the need to support victims.

According to group members, it is very important to organize their work in the manner of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”. Awareness raising and women empowerment contribute to a reduction of violence.

The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)

Women's mutual assistance groups help each other, motivate, and strengthen each other. It's especially interesting when those gathered hear stories of successful women, and the psychologist encourages them to improve their self-esteem.

Kutaisi women's mutual assistance group had a successful guest. This happened at meetings in Tskaltubo and Terjola also. This provided great motivation for the group members.

Productive meetings were held in Khurcha and Kobuleti. Women discussed a variety of issues, including support for the Fund “Sukhumi”. In Terjola, our forum theater held performance for the group participants, and after the performances, a frank and emotional discussion was held.

Meetings were held in all groups in November. Each new meeting is proof that our organization is committed to empowering women living in the regions.

The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)

At women's mutual assistance group meetings, special attention was paid to our organization's website, "Digital Resource Center for Women Survivors of Violence," https://sosfsokhumi.ge/, which provides women with all the necessary information.

All participants were also provided with information about the "16 Day Campaign Against Gender-based Violence".

Participants asked numerous questions about the campaign, municipal programs, and assistance for socially vulnerable families, all of which received comprehensive answers.

All groups will actively participate in the 16-day campaign, as it is being carried out worldwide to support women like them.

The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)

The women's mutual assistance group meetings took place in an unusual way. Everyone saw the results and benefits of the work. The winning initiatives, and those that did not receive funding, and future plans were discussed.

An initiative has begun in Senaki – the poultry farm will be further developed. In Khobi, motors for pumps were purchased, needed for the IDP community. In Tsalenjikha, women were given a sewing machine and a freezer – just what they wanted for their business.

In Terjola, two winners were given tools and materials needed for their micro-business. They took part in the festival – City Day – where they presented their creations: bags, brooches, collars, various accessories...

Funding of initiatives is a great incentive for mutual assistance group members. In the second stage, everyone will join because they have seen that women's mutual assistance groups are truly designed to help and strengthen each other.

The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)

Our organization carries out a charitable and humanitarian mission and, of course, provides women with various support and assistance. One of these activities is distributing mobile phones to members of women's mutual assistance groups. Today, everyone needs a mobile phone as a means of communication and a source of information.

Therefore, in October, the organization donated new mobile phones to women who had difficulty in using their phones in Senaki, Kutaisi, and Terjola. This means their communication and awareness will improve.

The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)

Women's mutual assistance groups have begun implementing initiatives.

The groups presented 18 initiatives, eight of which were funded by our organization.

In early October, the initiative authors received materials and tools, and they will begin their work.

Project Assistant Nino Chabukiani notes: "Implementing the initiatives is a great support for people from vulnerable groups. It contributes to women's economic empowerment and is a significant incentive for them and their families. Therefore, everyone who received funding is grateful to our organization. The groups have become even more motivated to work. Those who did not receive funding are now preparing for the second stage."

The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)

Mutual assistance group meetings were held in municipalities of Western Georgia according to planned. Assistant Nino Chabukiani held five meetings in Terjola, Vani, Kutaisi, Tskaltubo and Kobuleti. The remaining five meetings were organized and facilitated by the leaders, who successfully completed their tasks.

During the meetings in Zugdidi, Chokhatauri, Senaki, Tsalenjikha, and Khobi, group participants discussed issues related to the civic initiative competition. Emphasis was placed on feedback, so that they would be better prepared for the next stage.

The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)

Women's mutual - assistance groups presented 18 initiatives, seven of which received financial support from our organization.

At next group meetings, civic initiatives were discussed.

Two out of seven initiatives were from women of Terjola group. Tskaltubo group presented four initiatives, one of which received funding. This is a great incentive for them.

Kobuleti women group did not participate in the initiative competition. Unfortunately, the initiatives of Vani and Kutaisi groups did not receive funding at this stage.

At ordinary meetings, group members discussed the submitted applications to take into account the competition committee's comments and more actively engage in the next stage - developing initiatives and receiving financial support.

The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)